problem with playing all the time

tommy79 · #1 May 21st, 2006

majority of the time im too busy even too practice playing the guitar.my job[truckdriver] occupies my time. after driving 10 hours im too tired to practice I heard you got to practice at least one hour a day to get the guitar down.the days I have off should i practice at least 2 or 3 hours trying to make up the lost time or what do you thiink I should do. any suggestions? p.s. do you have a general question form?

cshude · #2 May 21st, 2006

Your call- I think it just depends on how long your fingers (and the rest of your body) can take. Also, I guess it depends on what your goals are. For most people, the hour a day is sufficient- but if you really really want to be good, you'll be practicing a LOT more.

Personally, I'll usually get 10 minutes here, an hour there, 15 minutes another time, and on rare occasions I'll get to play a couple hours until my fingers are sore and raw (that's a good feeling).

Take it easy,

Bennett · #3 May 21st, 2006

Do you get any break times in the truck? 'Cause if so maybe look at picking up a second hand beater guitar you can keep somewhere in the truck, then when you pull over for a break get some time in with the guitar.

May sound a bit silly but horses for courses.

The other option might be to restructure the day so you're practising before work rather than after.

I'll grant it's hard though. I know what you're going through 'cause I'm up at 0430 and don't get home 'til around 1730 or so. But once I start playing I seem to wake up a bit.

tommy79 · #4 May 21st, 2006

sometimes its hard to take a break cause appt times are crucial they dont give you much time to get to your desination im also up with the chickens when I practice it relaxes me to sleep

DAVD · #5 May 22nd, 2006

Tommy,

With just ten minutes a day you can really make a difference in how you play. It is just getting the practice in every day that is important. You fingers will become callused properly, won't hurt as much, you will also find that you retain what you learned the previous day better. And if you use your practice time to relax, then a ten minute strum on the guitar will surely put you right to sleep.

Brian Hill · #6 May 26th, 2006

If you want to be good you'll do what it takes and eveybody is differant. Keep at it and try your best.

BH